Cross Sectional Radiographer

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Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a diagnostic radiographer with a special interest in cross-sectional Radiography who is keen to gain valuable experience in Paediatric imaging. The ideal applicant will have a commitment to continual professional development, will be highly motivated, and show an interest in the future of their specialised profession. You will be expected to support the service and its staff in maintaining the highest standards of imaging and care for our patients while working safely and efficiently to keep the clinical lists running on time. In return, the candidate will have continual support throughout their new career pathway. Applicants will have weekend on-call responsibilities and will be expected to participate in an 8-8 rota with days off included in the week, Monday to Friday. Questions and informal visits are encouraged. Previous applicants need not apply. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide relocation assistance for this role.

Main duties of the job:

• To carry out all aspects of paediatric MR and CT duties within the cross-sectional imaging suite to a high professional standard.
• Undertake highly specialised MR and CT imaging techniques that require the operation of advanced acquisition and processing software with excellent hand-eye coordination.
• To undertake MR/CT post-mortem pathology cases as required.
• To supervise and train junior radiographic staff in all aspects of paediatric MR and CT imaging.
• To assist with the development and implementation of training plans for radiographic staff.
• To ensure there is sufficient staff with the appropriate skill mix allocated to own area for the safe operation of the equipment and patient safety.
• To promote effective communication with the clinical teams, ward staff, and other departments to ensure patients are appropriately prepared for their investigations.
• To take responsibility for the safety and welfare of patients and their carers during the procedure.

Working for our organisation:

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues, and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values, and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person specification:

• DCR / BSc in Radiography
• HPC Registration
• MSC in Radiography / MR Imaging
• Other postgraduate qualification
• Experience/Knowledge and awareness of:

• Clinical Governance
• Quality Assurance
• Data Protection Act
• IRMER 2000

• General MR Imaging
• Cardiac MR Imaging
• CT Scanning

• Handling Non-Accidental Injury patients
• Handling Mortuary work
• PACS

• Cardiac MR Imaging

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Having an understanding of the needs of the child
• Ability to empathise with children and their parents
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Problem-solving skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interest in working with children
• Teaching skills, leadership skills in a team environment, ability to motivate others
• A flexible outlook to the working day

Please be advised that: The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two-stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT, and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview. The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.